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H 2 ommm WORLD RENOWNED LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT taps tHE OH-sO-sOOtHING tHERapEUtIC pROpERtIEs OF WatER IN sUMMER's MUst-tRY REGIMEN. by KAThy bLAcKwELL "Water quiets all the noise, all the distractions, and connects you to your own thoughts," writes Wallace J. Nichols in Blue Mind, the recent best-seller that examines the science behind the healing effects of water. As the activities and fitness director for world-renowned Lake Austin Spa Resort, Cindy Present was inspired by Blue Mind's pivotal research to create The Ripple Effect, a new series of more than 30 water- based activities for overnight guests using the property's three pools and lakeshore. It's the latter that most excites Present, a true water baby: "There is no other destination spa in the world with the signature Lake Fit classes we have." Set on the calming shores of Lake Austin facing the Balcones Canyonlands Nature Preserve, the 40-room resort beckons guests to enjoy the water with amenities that range from lakeside hammocks and outdoor dining areas to the pools and dock fully stocked with kayaks, stand-up paddle- boards, and more. Its innovative health and wellness programming keeps the property at the top of "Best of" lists for destination spas. The Ripple Effect lineup includes instructor-led activities like the "On the Lake" cycling class, which involves high- intensity interval training sets on hydrobikes, and the AquaStretch Myofascial Release, a massage service that 74 AUSTINWAY.com Style rejuvenate